Nemrod

Nemrod is a Michelin Plate-recognised restaurant in Chinon, part of a quiet shift of serious kitchens consolidating in smaller Loire Valley towns. The modern French bistro-gastronomique menu, at the upper price tier for the area, is structured as a deliberate, multi-course sequence where the pacing and integration with local Chinon Cabernet Franc wines are central to the experience. Chef Nicolas Gaulandeau, a hunter-forager, crafts seasonal dishes using local, foraged, and organic ingredients, with techniques like fermentation and smoking. Signature plates include ris de veau and smoked eel with foie gras. The restaurant occupies a distinct position in Chinon's dining scene, above the casual brasseries and wine bars.